Party hits back: ‘Sukhu govt failed on all fronts’

Shimla: BJP legislator and party’s media in-charge Randhir Sharma on Wednesday said various decisions of the Congress govt and the Himachal Pradesh high court’s verdicts proved that the incumbent Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu dispensation had “failed on every front”.Sharma cited the high court’s judgment pertaining to quashing of the appointment of six chief parliamentary secretaries (CPSs), attachment of the Himachal Bhawan at New Delhi and closure of 18 loss-making hotels of the Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (HPTDC) to prove his point.The BJP MLA also said CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu had made comments regarding a high court judge which was not right for democracy. On the contrary, the CM should ask his “friend and advocate general” whether he had properly pleaded the cases in the high court or not, said Sharma.Sharma questioned the compulsion for the chief minister to save his friends – six former chief parliamentary secretaries – who made him spend crores of rupees to save their chair by hiring big lawyers in the high court and the Supreme Court, burdening the govt treasury. TNN

Sukhu-led Congress govt has destroyed Himachal: BJP's Jairam Thakur after court attaches Himachal Bhawan

Former Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jairam Thakur has sharply criticized the current Congress government under Sukhwinder Sukhu, alleging mismanagement and highlighting a court order to attach Himachal Bhavan in Delhi over unpaid dues. Thakur pointed to this order as indicative of the government's failures, expressing concern over the potential consequences for the state and its financial stability.

Himachal Pradesh moves Supreme Court to get parliamentary secretaries appointment okayed

The Himachal Pradesh government has approached the Supreme Court seeking to uphold the appointments of six parliamentary secretaries after the High Court declared their positions unconstitutional. The state argues that the High Court's decision, based on a similar case in Assam, could lead to political instability and potential disqualification of the MLAs holding these positions.

Himachal High Court orders closure of HPTDCs 18 loss making prime hotels

The Himachal Pradesh High Court ordered the closure of 18 unprofitable HPTDC hotels, including the iconic Palace Hotel in Chail, starting November 25th. This decision comes after the court found the HPTDC's efforts to improve its financial situation inadequate. The court stressed that these closures aim to prevent further waste of public resources on unsustainable ventures.

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